Giant Tortoises Walk This Galápagos Island Again After Nearly 200 Years

The island of Floreana, part of the Galápagos archipelago, is steeped in mystery and lore. From its history as a prison in ...
Popular Science

An unknown Galapagos tortoise species may be lurking in museum bones

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Long ago, a single lineage of tortoises colonized the Galápagos ...
Newsweek

Ten Interesting Facts About Tortoises, From Swimming to Hibernation

Generally, tortoises do not swim, according to Andy C. Highfield, author of the Tortoise Trust Guide to Tortoises and Turtles. In the case of commonly kept pet species, "deep water is a serious hazard ...
The Columbian

Biologists in slow race to help tortoise species

ENGLE, N.M. — While the average lifespan of North America’s largest and most rare tortoise species is unknown, biologists have said it could span upward of a century. So saving the endangered species ...
SUNY-ESF

‘Extinct’ Floreana Tortoise Species Could Return to Galapagos

The Floreana giant tortoise — a species that drew interest from Charles Darwin and that was long believed to be extinct — has a shot at revival thanks to restoration efforts underway in the Galapagos ...

These 'vigorous little tortoises' are the future of their species on a Galápagos island

For the first time in more than 180 years, giant tortoises are roaming Floreana Island in Ecuador's Galápagos archipelago.
KITV

Galapagos tortoise species was thought to be extinct until a female loner's discovery

When a small female tortoise was spotted in 2019 on the inaccessible volcanic island of Fernandina in the Galapagos, researchers were shocked. Previously, only one other tortoise, a large male loner, ...
CNET

Giant Tortoise Is the First of Her Species Identified in Over 100 Years

Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET. When not wallowing in weird gear and iPad apps for cats, she can be found tinkering with her 1956 DeSoto. A study ...
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Judge closes 2,200 Mojave off-road miles to protect desert tortoise

A federal judge has ordered a sweeping shutdown of off-road vehicle routes in the Mojave Desert, closing roughly 2,200 miles ...
KTAR News

Sonoran desert tortoise not granted Endangered Species Act protection

TUCSON, Ariz. — Federal officials have concluded that Sonoran desert tortoises native to Arizona have a relatively stable population that doesn’t need protection from environmental threats but ...
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Off-Roaders Left With Just 3,800 Miles Of Trails After Judge Shuts Down 2,200 Miles To Preserve An Endangered Keystone Species

Hopefully this court order will help the desert tortoise population rebuild, to regain the delicate natural balance of the Mojave.
CNN

Galapagos tortoise species was thought to be extinct until a female loner’s discovery

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. When a small female ...